Current Positions
Value Stream Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Northern Indiana
Degree: BSME or similar
Experience: 5-7 years
Relo: Yes
Salary: Determined by experience and background
To succeed in this role, you need to be well versed in all lean manufacturing techniques and principles. You’ll also need to be a creative problem solver and be process-oriented with experience in uptime, changeovers and cycle times. Past involvement with new product launches and quality function deployment (QFD), six sigma certification and lean principles training would be a real plus. If you have a manufacturing engineering background with a lot of lean experience, I can get you an interview.
Value Stream Leader
Location: Northern Indiana
Degree: BS in Business, Product Management or Engineering
Experience: 10 years in a Manufacturing Environment
Relo: Yes
Salary: Determined by experience and background
This position reports to the VP of Operations and is located at the corporate headquarters. You will oversee all product value stream functions and employees. You will define, create and prepare an ideal value stream map for development of long-term planning. My client is looking for an extremely focused individual and a multi-tasker who is organized, has the ability to analyze and can identify and solve problems. You need to be a creative thinker who can take action and manage complex projects within budget.
Machine Shop Supervisor – 3rd shift
Location: Southwest Michigan
Education: Associates or Trade Certification
Experience: 5 years
Relo: No
Salary: 55-65k depending on experience and background, plus annual bonus
You will supervise machinists, welders and projects, coordinate and schedule activities, ensure adherence to safety standards, oversee the operation of the company and help set up machines and equipment when needed. The company manufactures precision products from castings, steel plates and welded steel. You’ll supervise 10 to 15 people and hours are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (typically 50 hrs per week).
Machine Shop Supervisor – 2nd shift
Location: Southwest Michigan
Education: Associates or Trade Certification
Experience: 5 years
Relo: No
Salary: 50-60k depending on experience and background, plus annual bonus
You will supervise workers and projects, coordinate and schedule activities, requisition supplies and equipment, train or arrange for training, ensure adherence to safety standards and help set up machines and equipment when needed. My client manufactures precision products from castings, steel plates and welded steel. You’ll supervise 6 to 10 people and hours are 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. (typically 50 hrs per week).
Robotic Technician
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Experience: 2-5 years
Relo: No
Salary: $26.50/hr
This manufacturing plant has several robotic weld cells, which use Panasonic and Motoman robots. The plant also uses Omron, Allen Bradley and Siemens controls and PLCs. You will be installing electrical controls, trouble shooting, and repairing robots and PLCs. Familiarity with pneumatic systems, knowledge of Word and Excel is a plus. Contact me to set up an interview.
Director New Product Design/R&D
Location: South Bend, Indiana area
Degree: BS Business/Engineering/Technology/Product Management
Experience: 10 years
Relo: Yes
I am looking for a strategic leader with 10 to 15 years of product development/business/project management experience and a B.S. in engineering or technology. My client is the world’s leader for the design and manufacturing of copper products for industrial, commercial plumbing and automotive industries. You will lead, develop and hand off new products. You’ll work closely with marketing to establish product brand objectives and ensure that consistent processes are followed by new product launch teams. You’ll also be responsible for budgets and timeliness of each project by providing direction and product roadmaps.
This position reports to the VP of Manufacturing and will have responsibility for 9 direct reports. The company provides relocation and has great benefits including a company-sponsored retirement program and bonus program.
HR Manager Benefits & HR Systems
Northern Indiana
Degree: BSHRM or business related discipline
Experience 5-7 years
Relo: Yes
My client is looking for an HR Manager of Benefits and HR Systems. This position reports to the VP of HR and is located at their corporate headquarters. The VP travels extensively so the company is looking for someone who is independent and a problem solver with a background in HR systems. This is a union plant with approximately 140 employees.
Metallurgical Process & Quality Engineer/Supervisor
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Degree: BS Metallurgy, Material Science or Engineering
Experience 5-10 years
Relo: Yes
My client is looking for someone with a background in non-ferrous materials for this new position. The Metallurgical Process & Quality Engineer/Supervisor, along with the Tube Mill Manager, will be responsible for the metallurgical processes for the copper tube mill. You will also lead the efforts of the quality of the metal and finished product. This company has several locations worldwide, achieved $2.8 billion in sales and is in the process of implementing Lean manufacturing at all plants.
Automation Technician
Northern Indiana
Degree: BS Engineering
Experience 3-5 years
Relo: Yes
Salary: Determined by experience and background
The hiring manager is looking for a top candidate with robotic and PLC programming, knowledge of vision systems, ladder logic and electrical schematics. Auto CAD/Inventor experience would be a plus. Assignments will include hands-on shop floor trouble shooting. Desired background with analog, motion controls and pneumatics. This position is located at the corporate plant.
Field Sales Technician (4 openings)
4 locations – East Coast, West Coast, South and Midwest
Degree: BS Engineering or other technical degree OR BS Business Management
(An emphasis on sales & marketing along with strong technical aptitude is helpful)
Experience: Entry level (on the job training will be provided)
Relo: Not needed as long as you have access to a major airport
Conduct customer demonstrations to show plumbing, automotive and other commercial products to increase sales. Assist during training courses, attend trade shows/conventions to demonstrate benefits of products and visit active job sites to review and analyze installation processes. In this role, you’ll start your career with sales with a great company.
Industrial Engineer
Location: South Bend, Indiana
Degree: BS
Experience: 3-5 years
Salary: 60-80k depending on experience
This position is with a “state-of-the-art” manufacturing facility. The hiring manager is looking for someone to perform time studies, understand lean concepts and work on process improvement. You’ll need good people skills and be able to communicate with floor personnel as well as management. Local candidates or those open to relocating themselves will be given preference.
Quality Engineer
Location: South Bend, Indiana
Degree: BS
Experience: 3+ years
Salary: 50-65k depending on experience
My client is looking for a “hands on” engineer who is results driven and can prioritize. This person will investigate issues and work with customers as well as suppliers. The company is ISO9001 certified. This is a non-union plant, which produces electrical/electronic components. No relo available.
Quality Technician
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Degree: n/a
Experience: Knowledge of blueprints & measuring instruments
Salary: $20/hr
Knowledge of weld testing will get you an interview. You need to be able to cut, polish, and etch welds for testing. This is a non-union automotive supplier. Contact me to set up an interview.
Hydromat Setup & Operate (2 positions available)
Location: Michigan City, IN
Experience: Set up and troubleshoot
Salary: $18- $20/hr
There are 16 hydromats and several CNC machines at this plant. A successful candidate will be able to set up a hydromat as well as troubleshoot. I have two opportunities available for this plant. Choose the shift you want to work. It is a 3-shift operation.
